Supply Chain Director

## Supply Chain Director Apply locations:
Danbury time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
July 24, 2026 (1 day left to apply) job requisition :
JR26 000810

Our entire team takes pride in our hard work and diligence to support life-changing instrumentation. Where others see difficulty, we see opportunity and potential, innovating with level heads and a positive outlook. If you have a drive and are motivated to change the world, come join our team.  
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
**** Strategic Leadership
*** Develop and execute the supply‐chain strategy aligned to business growth, operational excellence, and customer commitments.
* Proven ability to lead multi‐disciplinary teams and influence at senior leadership level.
* Provide extensive leadership experience in the end‐to‐end supply‐chain management within a manufacturing or regulated environment.
* Translate corporate objectives into measurable supply‐chain goals, KPIs, and execution plans.
* Lead long‐range planning for capacity, sourcing, inventory, and logistics to support current and future demand.
* Cross-function collaboration with S&OP, planning (demand & production), quality, and finance teams.
* Establish policies for inventory optimization, safety stock, and working‐capital management.
* Ensure alignment between forecasts, production schedules, and supplier commitments.
* Drive improvements in MRP effectiveness, data accuracy, and planning discipline.
* Implement & maintain Kanban material management for our key customers ensuring production readiness.
** Procurement & Supplier Management
*** Lead sourcing and procurement strategies across direct and indirect materials.
* Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews, risk assessments, and escalation management.
* Drive cost‐reduction initiatives while maintaining quality, delivery, and compliance.
* Issue and manage purchase orders in line with our MRP system, tracking their delivery performance and resolving supply issues.
* Support business continuity through dual‐sourcing, supplier development, and risk‐mitigation planning.
* Where needed, working with global import and exports to ensure we receive our materials In-Time and In-Full.
* Lead sourcing and negotiation efforts for all materials, including critical or high‐value materials, components, and services.
* Supporting business continuity by evaluating alternative suppliers, assessing supply risk, and contributing to mitigation plans when disruptions occur.
** Logistics & Warehousing
*** Strong background in planning systems (MRP/ERP), supplier management, inventory control, and logistics.
* Provide oversight of warehouse operations, logistics, shipping, receiving, and distribution activities.
* Ensure efficient material handling, storage optimization, and on‐time customer shipments.
* Champion safe working practices and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
* Support site layout, material‐flow design, and logistics network optimization.
* Understanding of global import and export requirements, possessing the ability to communicate with the relevant authorities to ensure delivery.
** Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
*** Establish and review supply‐chain KPIs covering delivery, inventory, cost, quality, and service.
* Demonstrated success in driving cost, service, and working‐capital improvements.
* Lead continuous‐improvement initiatives using lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem‐solving methodologies.
* Drive standardization of processes, metrics, and governance across sites or regions.
* Promote a culture of accountability, data‐driven decision‐making, and operational excellence.
* Lead or support initiatives to improve procurements processes, while strengthening compliance, support cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives.
** People Leadership
*** Lead, coach, and develop supply‐chain leaders and teams across planning, procurement, and logistics.
* Build organizational capability through succession planning, skills development, and talent engagement.
* Foster strong cross‐functional collaboration and clear communication at all levels of the…